Kansas State USBC BA
2005 Hall of Fame Inductees
Chris Barnes
Chris was born February 25, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas and then moved to Wichita to attend Wichita State University on a bowling scholarship. He graduated form Wichita State University in 1992 with a degree in Business Management. He enjoys playing basketball, baseball and golf when not competing on the lanes. He now reside in Dallas, Texas with his wife Lynda and their twin boys; Ryan and Christopher.
Chris while bowling for W.S.U. was named First Team All-American in 1989-90 and again in 1991-92. He was national Collegiate Bowler of the Year in 1991-92. In 1994-1998 he was member of Team U.S.A. for five straight years to become the first male athlete to do this. In 1994 he placed First in Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Team and Country All-Events in the Tournament of the Americas. The same year he placed Third in the Masters play at the F.I.Q.. World Championships and First in the World Team Challenge Grand Finals. In 1995 he placed First in the the Doubles and Team Challenge Grand Finals. In 1997 he was First Team, Trios, and Master All-Events at the F.I.Q. American Zone Championship. He was honored as the United States of Olympic Committee's "Athlete of the Year" for the sport of bowling in 1994, 1996, and 1997. Also in 1997 he was named "Bowler Journal" and "Bowling Digest" Armature of the Year.
Chris decided in 1998 to join the P.B.A. and try his game at the next level. This challenge has paid off for him. as he was named the "Rookie of the Year" in 1998. In 1999, Chris won his first ever P.B.A. event at the Erie Flagship Open and later the same year he won the Oregon Open! In 2000 Chris was awarded the "George Young" award for highest average on the P.B.A. tour. He earned this with a 220.93 average, for all P.B.A. tournament events. He also earned the " Henry Golden" point leader award and again was named the "Bowlers Journal" All-American team.
Congratulations to Chris for a deserving hornor, as he too, has put Kansas and Wichita on the map for bowling, as we induct him into the Kansas State Bowling Association's Hall of Fame.
Dale Frazier
Dale began his bowling career in 1955 at "Civic Bowl". He enjoyed the game so much, he went on to own Seneca Bowl and Derby Bowl in Wichita and Derby. He has since stepped down , and is letting his two sons; Derrick and Dart take over the daily operations of the two bowling centers. Dale has been around the bowling business for over 30 years!
Dale believes in the game! He became a lifetime member in 1993 He has participated in 10 A B.C. National Tournaments and numerous city and state tournaments. His accomplishments on the lanes have earned him 1-300 game 1-299 and a 290 game with 792 being his high series.
Dale has been the President of the Sedgwick County Bowling Proprietors, President, Vice-President and Treasurer of the Kansas State Bowling Proprietors Association, National B.P.A.A. Director from 1983 until elected Vice-President in 1993, a member of the Executive Committee of the Bowling Proprietors Association of America and also a Vice-President. Dale was the backbone to our Kansas State Bowling Council, which he started and is still in operation today.
We would like to thank Dale for his many hours of hard work and contributions to bowling. We can see if is was not for individuals like you, the sport would not be where it is today! Congratulations on you accomplishments and achievements in bowling! We honor you tonight as you are inducted into the Kansas State Bowling Association Hall of Fame!
Bob Handley
Bob put Fairway, Kansas on the map with his numerous P.B.A. T.V. appearances. His 31 Years in Kansas will never be forgotten. In an era when most bowlers faltered on the tour, Bob cashed for over $50,000 his first year. By comparison earl Anthony made less than $100 his first year.
When Bob first bowled on the tour, you couldn't buy a big hooking ball. He was in elite company because of the big hook he could put on a normal ball. Bob was a favorite of famed announcer Chris Shinkle, who referred to him as "hooking Handly".
Bob was a member of the S & H bowling team, who sponsored him while he was on the tour, his first four years. While being a P.B.A. member for over 25 year he was one of the most friendly and approachable players on tour. strangers wanted to meet Bob and he has no trouble doing so, as he was always just one of the guys. .
Bob has just recently started bowling again. A hand injury sidelined him for several months. When he gets back to full strength he will be a force to be dealt with on the senior tour. Bob's record is clearly one of the best in Kansas history and being inducted into the Kansas State Bowling Association's Hall of Fame is a deserving honor! He has 12-800 series, 32 -300 games., 7-299 games and 6-298 games/ He was inducted into the Pittsburg, Kansas Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Florida State Hall of Fame in 2003. Bob's record clearly one of the best in Kansas history and being elected into the Kansas State Hall of Fame is a deserving honor! Congratulations to "Hooking Handley".
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